Akihiro Ienaga facts for kids
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| Full name | Akihiro Ienaga | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | June 13, 1986 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Nagaokakyō, Kyoto, Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Winger | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Kawasaki Frontale | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 41 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1993–1998 | Nagaokakyo SS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2004 | Gamba Osaka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2007 | Gamba Osaka | 87 | (5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | Oita Trinita | 30 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | Cerezo Osaka | 31 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2013 | Mallorca | 25 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | → Ulsan Hyundai (loan) | 12 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | → Gamba Osaka (loan) | 29 | (6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2016 | Omiya Ardija | 92 | (28) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017– | Kawasaki Frontale | 226 | (42) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2005 | Japan U-20 | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2007 | Japan U-23 | 10 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2011 | Japan | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Akihiro Ienaga (家長 昭博, Ienaga Akihiro), born on June 13, 1986, is a Japanese football player. He is a talented winger who currently plays for Kawasaki Frontale. He has also played for the Japanese national team.
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Akihiro Ienaga's Club Journey
Akihiro Ienaga started his football journey in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. He joined Gamba Osaka, a top club in Japan's J1 League, as a young player. He worked hard and became part of the main team in 2004. The very next year, he helped Gamba Osaka win their first-ever J1 League title!
Playing for Different Teams
After his time at Gamba Osaka, Ienaga played for several other teams. In 2007, he went to Oita Trinita on loan. Later, in 2010, he moved to Spain to play for RCD Mallorca. This was a big step, as he was playing in one of Europe's top leagues. He even scored his first goal for Mallorca in April 2011.
He also played for Ulsan Hyundai in South Korea for a short time. Then, he returned to Japan, playing for his old club Gamba Osaka again, and later for Omiya Ardija.
Success with Kawasaki Frontale
Since 2017, Akihiro Ienaga has been a key player for Kawasaki Frontale. He has helped them win many important titles. With Kawasaki Frontale, he has won the J1 League multiple times, showing his important role in the team's success. He is known for his skill and ability to create chances for his teammates.
Akihiro Ienaga's International Career
Akihiro Ienaga also represented his country, Japan, in football.
Youth National Teams
In June 2005, he was chosen to play for the Japan U-20 national team. He played in all four matches at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship, showing his talent on a global stage. He also played for the Japan U-23 team.
Senior National Team Debut
Ienaga made his first appearance for the senior Japan national team in March 2007. He came on as a substitute in a match where Japan won 2–0 against Peru.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Akihiro Ienaga has won many awards and trophies throughout his career, both with his clubs and individually.
Club Trophies
- Gamba Osaka
* J1 League: 2005 * J.League Cup: 2007 * Japanese Super Cup: 2007
- Oita Trinita
* J.League Cup: 2008
- Kawasaki Frontale
* J1 League: 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 * Emperor's Cup: 2020, 2023 * J.League Cup: 2019 * Japanese Super Cup: 2019, 2021
International Trophies
- Japan
* Kirin Cup: 2011
Individual Awards
Akihiro Ienaga has also been recognized for his personal performance:
- J.League MVP Award: 2018 (This means he was voted the most valuable player in the league!)
- J.League Best XI: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 (He was chosen as one of the best 11 players in the league multiple times!)
See also
In Spanish: Akihiro Ienaga para niños
